July 20, 2009

It is Monday morning, and I think Carol would describe the start of her day as uncertain. The funeral and the burial are done, out of town guests have slowly trickled out and now begins the business of a new routine.

And at the moment, that's a little scary and a little overwhelming for Carol. So in this moment, she's asking that we would pray for help in ordering and prioritizing her day. She is used to running off of adrenaline and operating on an emergency basis--and without that, she is at a loss of where to even begin and how to operate in the absence of chaos. Pray that she would fall into a better routine, and that readjusting to this new normal would go smoothly and naturally. That she would clearly know what needs to get done, and what can wait. That being "busy" would not keep her from taking the time and the rest she needs for her heart to heal.

The weekend, for Carol, was amazing--she loved the funeral, the details, the singing, all those who spoke. She felt it was true to who Dan was, and true to the gospel. The boys, handled it beautifully and with true grace. Burying Dan was probably the weirdest part of all of it for her, but she is thankful to know that absence from the body means Dan is HOME with the Lord...and she is glad that he is there and healed.

Carol describes the weekend as beautiful and is so grateful for the family and friends who have surrounded her. That has been an incredible comfort. But today starts a new chapter, and new prayers and new schedules and new responsibilities. Pray for this change--it will take a lot of patience and flexibility and trust and faitfulness, for sure!

Also, I am including the information posted last week about ways to contribute financially to the Lague's--if you are interested in supporting them through their memorial fund or their ongoing ministry, here is the information you will need:

If you would like to contribute directly to Carol and the boys, for their immediate and everyday needs, please send checks to:

The Dan Lague Memorial Fund
c/o Bank of Blue Valley
11935 Riley
Overland Park, KS 66213

**Please be sure to make your donation/check to the Dan Lague Memorial Fund.


If you are interested in contributing a tax-deductible gift to Dan and Carol's ministry through Campus Crusade for Christ, you can mail a check to the following address:

Campus Crusade for Christ
100 Lakehart Drive
Orlando, FL 32832

***Important: Please note that with your donation you MUST specify that it go to Carol Lague's account, #0377503.

Carol and the boys would love to hear from you, so feel free to post a comment. And for those of you who have tried in the past but have had a problem, it has been fixed.